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A PLACE TO GATHER & ENJOY

Artful American Cuisine – from the hearth, made with our hands, right here in Evanston! Combining ingredients you can pronounce into dishes you can’t resist. Honey butter fries, hen of the woods roasted mushrooms, or midwestern fried chicken with a house-baked cheddar chive biscuit – we aim to create what you crave.

Come with family, bring a date, or invite your whole social squad! Next of Kin Restaurant is a place to gather and enjoy good food, good drink, and good company.

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Our Chef

In one of the toughest businesses in the world, Chef Marco Bahena is a standout for his talent, passion, commitment and kindness.

He got his first taste of the culinary world while working as a prep cook and dishwasher at his uncle’s Michigan restaurant. After graduating from Chicago’s Kendall College, Bahena sought opportunities to travel and work in Europe, beginning in the culinary epicenter of Basque Country in northern Spain.
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Happening at the Restaurant

Tis the Season to Party!

Book your holiday event at Next of Kin & earn a $50 gift card for every $500 spent. You’ll be the host with the most while earning a little something to enjoy for yourself! Offer is valid on events booked by October 31st & our calendar fills up fast. Don’t wait!

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CATERING & EVENTS AT NEXT OF KIN

Our warm private event space is ready to be customized for you. Whether hosting a rehearsal dinner, baby shower, birthday party, or office luncheon, invite your guests to gather & enjoy with Next of Kin Events!

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Our Menu

Plates

great lakes whitefish

cauliflower polenta, black olive & caper tapenade

fish & chips

panko crusted pacific barramundi, furikake fries, japanese mayo

wild mushroom linguine

roasted mushrooms, pickled king trumpets, taleggio, long stem broccoli

center-cut prime filet

Halpern’s 8oz prime filet mignon, heavenly mash

fried chicken

Harrison’s midwest cage-free chicken, house-baked cheddar chive biscuit, cayenne Hidden Acres honey

roasted salmon

apple cider & maple glazed Norwegian salmon, red lentils, farro, quinoa, dill

spicy curry bowl

purple cauliflower, pickled eggplant, pearl onions, romanesco, ginger jasmine rice, coconut curry sauce

hanger steak & onion rings

Halpern’s beef, citrus gremolata, crispy shallot onion rings

kin burger

Halpern’s beef, duck fat-roasted onions, shallot mayo, american cheese, brioche bun, served with fries add nueske’s bacon 2

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Next of Kin bar serves craft cocktails, local beer, and an ever-evolving wine list designed to delight our guests.

We aim to create a whimsical reverie of eating, drinking, and enjoying the company of others – no pretension allowed. Happy hour happens daily from 4-6pm, weekend brunch cocktails abound, and late night specials let the good times last. Pull up a chair & we’ll start pouring. See you soon at Next of Kin bar!

Cocktails

sweater weather

prosecco, spiced pear, aperol, lemon, bitters

witching hour

bourbon, tamarind-coriander syrup, allspice dram, angostura bitters, lime

october elixir

gin, carrot, ginger, honey, nutmeg, lemon, fernet

smoke show

mezcal, almond orgeat, dry curacao, lemon, aquafaba, blood orange ice pearls

house rules

tequila blanco, cointreau, lime, cilantro, roasted jalapeno-agave syrup

dark magic

koval cranberry gin, bourbon, pear liqueur, pomegranate liqueur

old fashioned autumn

bourbon, house-made allspice syrup, cinnamon

ginger’s delicious

vodka, ginger liqueur, pineapple, lemon juice, prosecco float

kindred spirit

aged rum, smoked pineapple, dried chile, lime, soda

manhattan till midnight

koval oat whiskey, bourbon, averna amaro, sweet vermouth, angostura bitters

Brunch Cocktails

sweater weather

prosecco, spiced pear, aperol, lemon, bitters

witching hour

bourbon, tamarind-coriander syrup, allspice dram, angostura bitters, lime

house rules

tequila blanco, cointreau, lime, cilantro, roasted jalapeno-agave syrup

hair of the dog

gin, Frenchie premium hydration sparkling grapefruit

old fashioned autumn

bourbon, house-made allspice syrup, cinnamon

ginger’s delicious

vodka, ginger liqueur, pineapple, lemon juice, prosecco float

bloody mary

tomato, guajillo, dill, capers, chipotle chili, smoked paprika, horseradish, lemon

choice of gin, vodka or tequila

mo’mosas mo’problems

choice of oj, grapefruit, strawberry, spiced pear or charcoal lemonade.
Bottomless Bubbles available! Your choice of orange or grapefruit juice – 22

Good Morning

bagel & lox platter

once upon a bagel everything bagel, cage-free soft scramble, whipped crème fraîche, apple fennel slaw, classic garnish

autumn apple french toast

Hewn brioche, Lake Breeze apples, whipped ricotta, sage

a.m. salad

soft boiled hen egg, avocado, cucumber, local tomatoes, pickled red onions, feta, bibb lettuce, shallot vinaigrette

brunch benedict

poached hen eggs, canadian bacon, spinach, house-made hollandaise

avocado toast

multi-grain toast, cage-free poached egg, maldon salt & chili flake

add smoked salmon 4

lemon ricotta pancakes

warm & fluffy ricotta cakes, blueberry compote, poppy seeds, local pure maple syrup

warm breakfast bowl

roasted sweet potatoes, winter squash and pearl onions, red lentils, sunny-side-up hen egg, whipped ricotta

kin scramble

cage-free eggs, roasted peppers, kale, goat cheese, served with crispy yukons

hanger steak and eggs

Halpern’s beef, soft scramble cage-free eggs, crispy yukons, herb gremolata

omelette

cage-free eggs, wild mushrooms, swiss, served with crispy yukons

cheddar biscuit breakfast sandwich

house-made cheddar-chive biscuit, fried cage-free egg, canadian bacon, fresh arugula, chipotle aioli, served with crispy yukons

spicy ji dan bing

cage-free eggs, crispy wontons, romaine, scallions, house-made chili paste, baked into a street-style crepe, served with fresh greens

classic brunch

cage-free eggs any style, choice of bacon or sausage, crispy yukons, choice of toast

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Find Us

625 Davis St
Evanston, IL

Hours

Monday-Friday

Brunch 11am – 3pm

Happy Hour 4pm

Dinner 5pm

Closed Tuesday

Saturday 10-11pm
Sunday 10-9pm

Valet available Friday & Saturday evenings!

Get In Touch

847.563.8242.
info@nextofkinevanston.com

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A PLACE TO GATHER & ENJOY

Our Chef

Happening at the Restaurant

CATERING & EVENTS AT NEXT OF KIN

Our Menu

To Start

oyster of the day

pumpkin hummus

ricotta delicata flatbread

local honey butter fries

tuna tataki

crispy brussels & cotija

autumn squash soup

Plates

great lakes whitefish

fish & chips

wild mushroom linguine

center-cut prime filet

fried chicken

roasted salmon

spicy curry bowl

hanger steak & onion rings

kin burger

Sides

fire-roasted wild mushrooms

maine lobster mac

honey-roasted vegetables

heavenly potato mash

Greens

local gem greens

bacon & brussels

roasted winter

kale caesar

Next of Kin bar serves craft cocktails, local beer, and an ever-evolving wine list designed to delight our guests.

Cocktails

sweater weather

witching hour

october elixir

smoke show

house rules

dark magic

old fashioned autumn

ginger’s delicious

kindred spirit

manhattan till midnight

Brunch Cocktails

sweater weather

witching hour

house rules

hair of the dog

old fashioned autumn

ginger’s delicious

bloody mary

mo’mosas mo’problems

Reds by the Glass

field recordings cabernet franc

sean minor pinot noir

battle creek cellars pinot noir

santa julia malbec

gazerra nero d’avolo

purple star syrah

four vines cabernet sauvignon

valravn zinfandel

Whites by the Glass

anne amie pinot grigio

otto’s constant dream sauvignon blanc

tangent sauvignon blanc

suavia soave classico

morandiere muscadet

clos du gaimont vouvray

sean minor chardonnay

Rosés by the Glass

le charmel rosé

Sparkling by the Glass

le contesse prosecco

veuve du vernay brut rosé

Reds by the Bottle

folly of the beast pinot noir

ponzi tavola pinot noir